Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan — Nature & History
A 9-day land journey through the "Land of Fire" — from Baku's UNESCO old city and the Caspian shore to Gobustan's petroglyphs, the Caucasus highlands of Gabala, and Silk Road Sheki. A versatile program for agencies to tailor and resell.
- Duration
- 9 days · 8 nights
We’ll reply by email with options and a tailored quote.
About this journey
What makes this trip.
- Baku's UNESCO old city (Icherisheher) and the legendary Maiden Tower
- The Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Center
- Gobustan petroglyphs (UNESCO) and the mud volcanoes
- Yanar Dag burning mountain and the Ateshgah Fire Temple
- Gabala and the Tufandag cable car into the Caucasus highlands
- Sheki Khan's Palace (UNESCO) and the traditional shebeke craft
- Shamakhi's 8th-century Juma Mosque and the Seven Beauties waterfalls
- A Caspian Sea boat tour and a traditional Azerbaijani hammam
Who this trip is for
Who this trip is for.
Travel agencies, tour operators, and cultural or special-interest groups looking for a varied Caucasus itinerary — UNESCO heritage, nature, and Silk Road culture — with comfortable hotels and clear logistics, ready to tailor to your group's size, dates, and budget.
Itinerary
Day by day.
Day 1
Arrival in Baku
Arrival and welcome, with a first short orientation and a walk along Baku Boulevard on the Caspian. See the Flame Towers (exterior), icon of the "Land of Fire", and a panoramic viewpoint over the sea and the old and new city. Lunch locally; hotel check-in. In the evening, a Little Venice boat ride through the city-centre canals and the Heydar Aliyev Center (exterior), one of the Caucasus's most striking modern landmarks.
Day 2
Gobustan: when the stones speak
Visit the seaside Bibi-Heybat Mosque, one of Azerbaijan's holiest. Continue to Gobustan National Park (UNESCO): the interactive museum and the open-air rock petroglyphs — thousands of prehistoric carvings among humanity's oldest testimonies. Visit the mud volcanoes, a rare natural phenomenon and one of the country's geological wonders.
Day 3
Icherisheher: the eternal soul of Baku
A guided walk through the old city (UNESCO) — stone alleys and ancient walls: the historic Double Gates and defensive walls, the legendary Maiden Tower (UNESCO), 15th-century hammams, the Museum of Miniature Books, and the Shirvanshahs' Palace (UNESCO). Stroll along lively Nizami Street.
Day 4
Caucasus road: Shamakhi to Gabala
Drive to Shamakhi, one of the region's oldest cultural centres; visit its 8th-century Juma Mosque, among the oldest in the Caucasus. Continue toward Gabala through changing mountain scenery, with the Seven Beauties (Yeddi Gözəl) waterfalls and the tranquil Nohur Lake. Check-in in Gabala.
Day 5
Gabala: Caucasus nature & highlands
Free morning at the hotel. Visit the Tufandag mountain resort and ride the cable car to highlands overlooking forests and green valleys — pure air, calm, and exceptional views, with free time and mountain cafés.
Day 6
Sheki: Silk Road memory & crafts
Day trip to Sheki, a historic Silk Road city known for traditional architecture. Visit the Sheki Khan's Palace (UNESCO), famous for its colourful "shebeke" stained glass made without nails, and the 18th-century caravanserai. A shebeke master class introduces the traditional craft; optionally, the 5th-century Kish Albanian Church. Free time for shopping before returning to Gabala.
Day 7
Back to Baku & Absheron: land of eternal fire
Drive back toward Baku. Visit Yanar Dag, the "Burning Mountain" where natural flames rise continuously from the ground, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple, a key spiritual and cultural landmark of the Absheron peninsula. Check-in in Baku.
Day 8
Baku at your taste
A flexible day — shopping in malls or local markets, a traditional Azerbaijani hammam experience, and a Caspian Sea boat tour for a different view of Baku. Optionally, a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Day 9
Departure from Baku
Transfer to the airport; end of our land services.
What you get
Included & not included.
Included
- All transfers within Azerbaijan (arrivals, departures, and hotels)
- Accommodation: Baku (5 nights) and Gabala (3 nights); hotels confirmed to your group's preferences after the order — category adjustable per group
- Daily breakfast, with hotel stay fees and taxes
- Private, comfortable air-conditioned coach throughout
- Local guide (English or Arabic) during the tours
- Entrance fees for the visits listed in the program, according to the confirmed quote
- Gratuities for the guide, hotel staff, and driver
Not included
- International flights (arranged on request, or by your agency)
- Azerbaijan visa / e-visa support — optional, depending on your travellers' nationality
- Meals not mentioned in the confirmed quote (lunches, dinners, personal meals)
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities or extra visits requested by the partner agency
- Optional upgrades
- Travel insurance (per traveller preference)
Partner terms
How commercial terms work.
Commercial terms for this program are confirmed in your partner quote — not as fixed online-checkout rules. Payment schedule, cancellation conditions, and supplier deadlines are agreed per program and destination, and shared with your agency in writing before confirmation.
Confirmed in the quote
Pricing and the payment schedule are agreed before anything is committed — no surprises for you or your travellers.
Agreed per program
Cancellation conditions and supplier deadlines depend on hotels, transport, group size, travel date, and local partners.
Shared before confirmation
Final terms are shared with your agency in writing before the program is confirmed.
Build this with us
Bring this program to your travellers.
Tell us your group size, preferred dates, and accommodation level — we’ll reply with a tailored quote and the options that fit your partners.
Bring this program to your travellers
Group size, dates, accommodation level — we’ll reply by email with a tailored quote.